Lunch at Work

Lunch at Work

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Lunch at Work episodes

  • E10: You're throwing money down the waste!

    Rhodri Williams serves as the Facilities, Environmental, and Sustainability Manager at Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons. In this conversation, he shares how they address food waste and overcome challenges in maintaining sustainable practices. Facilities Managers and Sustainability Managers will find valuable insights to enhance their sustainability efforts in the workplace.

    26 min
  • E9: Create a happier work environment

    It is no secret that happier team members lead to better business success. In this episode, Vanessa King, leading expert in positive psychology, talks to us about how staff can be happier at work.

    Discover practical tips for Facilities Managers, Workplace Experience Managers and Human Resources Managers to foster a positive work culture.
    Vanessa King
    LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3x8DwGP
    Website: https://bit.ly/4bU5KEk
    Buy the books: https://amzn.to/3xmR0yB
    Michaela Mulvey (Host)
    LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/47m4kzf
    Listen on
    Apple podcast: https://apple.co/3mAKQ8R
    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A8uBTm
    BM Caterers
    Website: https://bit.ly/3mwPaWN
    Instagram: https://bit.ly/41gacYO
    Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3KKuD8S
    TikTok: https://bit.ly/43CZa11

    37 min
  • E8: This is not something you can change overnight!

    In this episode, Murray Soper, Head of People and Talent at BM, talks in detail about steps you can take to improve company culture. Beware! It’s not something that you can throw money at, Murray notes. It’s about making consistent, small improvements, day after day.

    18 min
  • E7: This is why your personality is conflicting with others!

    How Vicky O'Farrell, the queen of behaviours, went from being fired to starting her own business. In this episode, you'll learn all about your personality profile and its application in communication styles, conflict resolution, and employee engagement strategies. Learn how managers, directors, and business leaders can adapt their management styles to foster a harmonious and productive work environment. You'll also discover tips on effective communication, humour in the workplace and enhancing employee satisfaction.

    What is DISC profiling?
    How to communicate with other personality styles
    When is it time to find a new manager?
    Which personality types conflict with each other?
    How to get on with different personality types
    When is it appropriate to use humour in the workplace?
    What is employee engagement and how do you improve it?
    Top tips on speaking to an audience from ex-London Regional President of the Professional Speaking Association

    23 min
  • E6: You don't need all the answers: Insights from Ottolenghi's Management

    Allison White, part of the management team at Rovi by Ottolenghi, shares valuable insights on creating a thriving work environment, cultivating a positive team culture, and fostering growth and development opportunities.

    • Allison's journey into the world of management
      • Essential soft skills for today's leaders
        • Navigating boundaries between managers and team members
          • The importance of mental health training in the workplace
          • Allison White

            LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3RPNVNI
            Table Whine Podcast
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            Michaela Mulvey (Host)
            LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/47m4kzf
            Listen on
            Apple podcast: https://apple.co/3mAKQ8R
            Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A8uBTm
            BM Caterers
            Website: https://bit.ly/3mwPaWN
            Instagram: https://bit.ly/41gacYO
            Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3KKuD8S
            TikTok: https://bit.ly/43CZa11

            28 min
          • E5: It's not about sustainability, it's about changing EVERYTHING! With Mark Jankovich

            Mark Jankovich, Founder and Chief Sustainability Officer at Delphis Eco, inspires us to create a greener future and teaches us about the transformative power of working with nature to create lasting change.

            • Discovering that plants can clean plates
            • Why is it important to make products locally?
            • How did you get the organisation up and running?
            • Mark's farm of the future
            • How do we address climate change non-believers?
            • It's not about sustainability, it's about redesigning everything
            • Governments don't innovate, people need to innovate
            • Book, film and podcast recommendations
            • Mark Jankovich
              LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Q2A3jI
              https://www.delphiseco.com
              Antony Prentice
              LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42ybCO8
              Listen on
              Apple podcast: https://apple.co/3mAKQ8R
              Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A8uBTm
              BM Caterers
              Website: https://bit.ly/3mwPaWN
              Instagram: https://bit.ly/41gacYO
              Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3KKuD8S
              TikTok: https://bit.ly/43CZa11

              30 min
            • E4: The secret to engaging events with wine expert Tom Gilbey

              Tom Gilbey, wine expert and brilliant entertainer, talks to us about the secret to running engaging events and why they are so important in doing more business.


              Tom Gilbey's history
              The Value Of in Person Events For Building Relationships
              Can you send a bottle of wine back in a restaurant?
              An Unforgettable Event
              The Secret to Keeping People Engaged
              How To Do More Business with Events
              The Future of Wine Sustainability
              Which Wine Should I Buy?
              Tom's plans for the future
              How To Increase Your 5-Star Trust Pilot Reviews
              Quick Fire Questions
              BM Caterers
              Website: https://bit.ly/3mwPaWN
              Instagram: https://bit.ly/41gacYO
              Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3KKuD8S
              TikTok: https://bit.ly/43CZa11

              25 min
            • E3: The Future of the Workplace with FM expert: Lucy Jeynes

              Lucy Jeynes, a renowned expert in facilities management, shares her insights on the evolving world of workplace management. Discover how the workplace has changed over time, the impact of technology and AI, and the challenges faced after the pandemic.

              • Changes and future of the workplace and facilities management
                • The Future of Facility Management: Technology and Smart Buildings
                  • The Balance Between People and AI
                    • Attracting Employees Back to the Office
                      • Challenges of Managing Space and Controlling Waste in The Post-Pandemic Workplace
                        • Reducing Waste Through Personalised Tech
                          • The Future of Facilities Management in Post-Pandemic Workspaces
                            • The Challenges for a Workplace Caterer
                              • The Future of Recruitment
                              • Lucy Jeynes
                                LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3X0dLAK
                                Antony Prentice
                                LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42ybCO8
                                BM Caterers
                                Website: https://bit.ly/3mwPaWN
                                Instagram: https://bit.ly/41gacYO
                                Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3KKuD8S
                                TikTok: https://bit.ly/43CZa11

                                46 min
                              • E2: Navigating change in business with Experian Global SVP: Ian Kennedy

                                Discover the thought process of an FTSE20 Business Transformation Veteran, Ian Kennedy, the Global Senior Vice President at Experian. He reveals his top strategies for leading successful transformation projects and predicts where the future of technology is headed.

                                Topics:

                                • Intro
                                • What the Navy taught me about change
                                • How to transform an organisation
                                • 4 steps to finding a company's problems
                                • Working from home vs. working at the office
                                • What does the future of technology and AI look like?
                                • Which jobs are future-proofed?
                                • How many communication platforms should companies have?
                                • What's the measurement of success in transformation?
                                • Ian's next big project
                                • How failures can become successes

                                • Ian Kennedy

                                  LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3KIAOua
                                  Angus Brydon
                                  LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/41daWhc
                                  Listen on
                                  Apple podcast: https://apple.co/3mAKQ8R
                                  Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A8uBTm
                                  BM Caterers
                                  Website: https://bit.ly/3mwPaWN
                                  Instagram: https://bit.ly/41gacYO
                                  Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3KKuD8S
                                  TikTok: https://bit.ly/43CZa11

                                  33 min

                                About Lunch at Work

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                                The Lunch at Work podcast focuses on how to make workplaces better. We talk to industry leaders about what they’ve learnt through their success, and how they apply it to their business.